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Birmingham Hypnotherapy Clinic in the news

Birmingham Mail Article published on April 2nd, 2014.

Our clients are often curious about hypno-birthing and what it involves because recently there has been a lot of discussion in the press about celebrities using the technique and even an account of the Duchess of Cambridge undergoing the therapy.

Last year Georgios was lucky to be able to help a journalist from the Birmingham Mail overcome her first time mother fears through some hypnotherapy techniques and a full article about has been published in the paper on April 2nd, 2014.

Essentially Georgios was able to conduct a series of hypnosis sessions with the lady from 31 weeks of pregnancy, concentrating on managing the fears in her head and minimising their impact so that she felt in control of what was happening. After all if the head is not prepared for birth, the body will not be either. In other words if you think about being tense, the birth canal will be tense.

One of the important techniques Georgios was able to teach her was how to put herself in a state of relaxation so that in the delivery room, she would be able to cope with contractions. Because Georgios was not intended to be present at the birth, Georgios also gave the father some instruction in how to help the mother switch on the relaxation at the times she most needed it.

Birth it turns out is still a miracle and although the natural side of things had to be helped along in the end, our client felt calm enough at the time for much better birth experience.

Hypnotherapy Works

People often turn to hypnotherapy when all else has failed and because of this it appears to be very effective.

‘It was the last thing I tried and the first thing that worked.’

Hypnotherapy is about entering a state of relaxation where thoughts are clear and a sense of calmness allows you to see the world, without fear, as it really is.

It works because it taps into the mind and enables you to harness its power in a way that benefits you. It doesn’t set out to change the person you are but it aims to change the way you think.

The power of the mind

The default setting of the human psyche is toward optimism and positivity - you need only observe the average child to see that this is true. However as we grow up we learn to focus on the downside rather than the upside.

Yet the truth is it is just as easy to have a bad thought and reinforce it as it is to favour a good thought and magnify it.

With all this mind power we often mistake what is real and what is imagined and when it comes to fears and phobias our brains can really get us in to trouble.

This is down to the way we store information in our brains. We take a multi-sensory approach and absorb and retain experiences in terms of pictures, sounds and smells.

Fear and reality

When you have a frightening experience such as a spider crawling down the wall which you suddenly see out the corner of your eye, this sequence is stored in your mind as an image and the more you dwell on it, the bigger the picture becomes until it reaches an impossible size compared the reality of the creature you saw.

Over time the image can morph into a continuous film loop which can be set in motion once you are in a stressful situation and the adrenaline is flooding your body. Despite the fact there is no spider, the imagination has gone into overdrive and state of panic has set in.

Stop and get some perspective

Hypnotherapy works in a similar way to meditation by emptying the cluttered mind and stopping the cycle of worry in its tracks.

Using visualisation techniques it is possible to summon your anxiety, regard it as a physical entity, spin it around and push it out of your body. Then you can gain a perspective on it, reduce its frightening qualities in terms of size and colour - and bring it back inside of you to be neutralised – much like defusing an explosive device.

How hypnotherapy works

Anyone who is new to hypnotherapy may harbour the view that if they let themselves ‘go under’ they will end up perched on a chair clucking like a chicken.

In fact, hypnotherapy can’t make you do anything you don’t want to do. Instead it helps you to understand how your mind works and how to think in a way that enhances your life leaving you in control of your thoughts rather than your thoughts in control of you.

Hypnotherapy – worth thinking about.We all have some invisible barriers which have been created in our
psyche while growing up. Our mind is the most complicated part of our
body, yet we go to see the doctor when our body is unwell but we do
nothing when we are emotionally unwell. It is now time to assist our
intellect that makes us who we are. After all what is the most
important thing in your life?

Hypnosis is a natural state which when used with hypnotherapy can help you make positive changes in your life. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy has been misunderstood for many years from people who do not understand how it works. Hypnosis is like daydreaming and what happens during hypnosis and hypnotherapy is very normal, certainly non-magical, with generally predictable results. For more information on what is hypnotherapy exactly visit our hypnotherapy page for more information on hypnosis and hypnotherapy.

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Stop Smoking

Many people who come to see us tell us that they have tried everything to stop smoking but didn't manage to do so. We can help you change your thinking about smoking and give you the motivation to do so. Finally we use a powerful hypnosis session to reinforce the changes in your subconscious mind. (Stop Smoking)

Help with Anxiety and Stress

Has something happened or changed in your life that made you feel more anxious and stressed than before? Would you like to get rid of this anxiety so you can live a happy normal life? We can help you with cognitive dialogue to understand the reasons behind your anxiety and give you the tools to manage it. (Help with Anxiety and Stress)

Sleep Problems and Insomnia

Is there something running through your brain every night and you can't sleep or you don't even realise why you cant fall asleep? Maybe you even have nightmares that keeping you awake? We can help you relax and communicate with your subconscious to resolve the problems which keep you awake. (Sleep Problems and Insomnia)

Confidence and Self Esteem

Are you suffering from low confidence and self esteem? Have you ever thought how much better your life could be if you were more confident and had more self esteem? We can help you make the changes you need to gain confidence and self esteem. (Confidence and Self Esteem)

Habits/Addictions/Compulsions

Do you want to stop a habit like hair pulling, nail biting skin picking? Maybe you want to end an addiction that is affecting you are life such as alcohol addiction, gambling? Or maybe you feel compelled to do something that you don't want to do and is affecting your life in a negative way? You can stop these and live a happy normal life. (Habits / Addictions / Compulsions)

Performance Anxiety

Do you have to perform in front of a crowd and you don,t like it? Maybe you are a professional musician and would like to feel calm and relaxed every time you get on the stage? We can show you how to always be in the right state of mind when ever you want. (Performance Anxiety)

Sexual Problems

Many people suffer with sexual issues which are due to stress, lack of confidence, bad sexual experiences etc. There often seems that there is not much help out there besides the usual pills. If you are suffering with a non physical sexual problem we can help in the same way we have helped many others. (Sexual Problems)

Weight Loss and Weight Management

Have you tried almost every diet and still have not managed to maintain a healthy weight? Do you want to finally stop thinking about what you can or cannot eat? We can help you reach your target weight and feel good about yourself and love your body. (Weight Loss and Weight Management)

Help with Depression

Do you feel that there is simply no hope for you but still hope there is? We can help you resolve the issues that make you feeling depressed and help you change the way you think. You were not born depressed it was only after certain unfortunate events that you now feel the way you do but it is possible to get better! (Help with Depression)

Fears and Phobias

Do you suffer from a fear or phobia that makes other people laugh or it upsets you? We can help you get rid of this fear without having to face your fear or phobia. We will help you make the right changes in your mind so that your phobia will be simply gone! You will not have to face your fear until we are sure your fear is gone for good. (Fears and Phobias)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS

Do you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Have you been to the GP but was unable to help? In some cases Irritable Bowel Syndrome could be psychological and needs psychological intervention. Please do visit your doctor before seeking help from us. (Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS)

Social Anxiety

Do you find it difficult to make friends or talk to people of the opposite sex? Have you ever wondered how much life could be better if you felt confident when in social situations? Do you want to feel at ease and relax when in social situations and be able to behave the way you think you should? Do you want to improve your social and work life? (Social Anxiety)

Public Speaking

Are you one of those people who suffer unnecessarily from public speaking anxiety and your career progression seems to have stalled because you become very anxious while presenting or interacting with people. We will show how you can overcome this and become confident public speaker. (Public Speaking)

Hypnobirth

Giving birth should be a wonderful experience for the family. With the use of hypnosis you can prepare yourself mentally to feel relaxed and have a very comfortable birth. Have you ever noticed that you had cut yourself but felt no pain? You can feel the same whilst giving birth. (Birth Hypnosis)

Birmingham Hypnotherapy Clinic can help you with a variety of psychological issues. Our experience in hypnotherapy and hypnosis as well as the methods and the techniques we use can help you get the life you want.Please browse our website to find more information on how hypnotherapy can be beneficial to you personally, schools or workplace.Birmingham Hypnotherapy Clinic serves clients in Birmingham, West Midlands and the surrounding areas. Birmingham Hypnotherapy Clinic's website has information on hypnotherapy, hypnosis, stop smoking, anxiety, stress, fear, phobias, life and past life regression, weight management and other psychological issues.